Tax Services

Covering YOUR COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY NEEDS 

Expert tax advice and support to mitigate risks, minimise liabilities and meet tax obligations.

Walker & Sutcliffe will help guide you through the world of tax, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest changes and regulations.

Tax can be… well taxing!

Unless you are part of our tax team, who would love to help you. They enjoy making tax simple to understand. Using their expertise, they mitigate risks and minimise liabilities while making sure that your tax obligations and statutory requirements are met and returns filed in good time!

They are also your perfect partner now that tax is being made digital!

Our tax team loves tackling:

  • VAT
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Income Tax - Businesses
  • Corporation Tax
  • Stamp Duty / Land & Property Tax‍‍

VAT

Our Value Added Tax (VAT) service covers both advisory and compliance. Supporting the record-keeping process and helping you to understand VAT rates and exemptions are all part of our service. Walker & Sutcliffe can keep you by preparing and submitting your VAT returns and can assist with VAT reclaims too. Our team is also equipped to manage and support any HMRC inspections or enquiries. By utilising the latest software and being up-to-date with all VAT changes, rules and regulations, our tax team is equipped to save you valuable time, while also delivering peace of mind.

Capital Gains Tax

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be complicated, but we can help. Our team can provide recommendations that will help you to make informed tax-efficient decisions that will mitigate your tax liabilities. Let us help you understand what you pay and do not pay CGT on. Allowances, reliefs, tax treatments of gifts and tax rates are all important considerations that we can support you with – all before compiling statutory reports linked to selling residential property and calculating your CGT liabilities to include in your tax return.

Inheritance Tax

Our tax team members are experts in inheritance tax – thresholds, rules, allowances and reliefs. We can advise and support you throughout the inheritance tax process - from strategic planning, completing IHT forms through to inheritance tax disputes and appeals. Let us help you to understand the value of your estate and to consider potential tax liabilities to allow you to make informed decisions. At Walker & Sutcliffe, we protect the assets that are important to you and to your family.

Income Tax - Business

Paying tax on income is important, but making sure that you are paying the right amount of tax is crucial. At Walker & Sutcliffe we make sure that you and your business are compliant and meet with all HMRC deadlines. Not only do we prepare and submit tax returns, calculate tax on business profits, but we also help you to maximise capital allowances while ensuring all relevant relief is claimed. Our experienced team can assist with plans for Making Tax Digital (MTD) and advise on other aspects, such as national insurance and the implications of your transactional plans - all to make you as tax-efficient as possible.

Corporation Tax

Our support with corporation tax covers advisory, planning and compliance. If you want to avoid penalties, let Walker & Sutcliffe help. We can prepare your tax return ensuring that you benefit from the relevant allowances and reliefs. Our tax planning services, which also covers R&D claims, capital allowance reviews, will help you to make the most of your current financial situation while looking ahead.

Stamp Duty / Land & Property Tax

If you are thinking of buying land or property over a certain value, you need to consider Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) obligations. Whether for residential or commercial use, Walker & Sutcliffe will guide you through the complexities and impact of SDLT on your purchase. Our tax advice will set the best foundations, making sure that you benefit from the right relief and exemptions while complying with the rules and regulations.

Stamp Duty / Land Tax

If you are thinking of buying land or property over a certain value, consider Stamp Duty and Land Tax (SDLT) obligations if in England and Northern Ireland. Whether for residential or non-residential use, Walker & Sutcliffe will guide you through the complexities and impact of SDLT on your purchase. Our tax advice will set the best foundations, making sure that you benefit from the right relief and exemptions while complying with the rules and regulations. Our team will also complete, file and facilitate payment for your SDLT return, so you can focus on home sweet home.

Self Assesment

Our tax services make sure that your tax liability is calculated taking into account all allowed exemptions and deductions. We simplify the process by using accountancy software to accurately complete tax returns and calculate any tax liability that may occur, along with any payments that need to be made.

Corporation Tax

Corporation tax reliefs and rates change annually, so we ensure that we can provide all the right guidance and advice when looking at exemptions, allowances and deductions that may be available. We will thoroughly review and prepare corporation tax returns in great detail in order to ensure you are complaint and that you don’t incur any penalties.

Capital Gains Tax

You may be looking at investments, a second property or another asset and our team can make sure you maximise your exemptions while simplifying the difficult area of capital gains tax.

Persoanl tax Planning

[insert firm name] can help with the complex issue of personal tax, we know it can be difficult to understand, which is why we help every step of the way. We take away the time and stress by creating a tax planning strategy that suits your tax affairs, helping ensure you pay the least amount of tax. Our team will advise when payments are due along with what forms need to be filed and returned to keep you compliant.

"Walker & Sutcliffe has been great at handling my corporation tax and self-assessment. I also had annual accounts review meetings with Nick, who provided consistent support and advice. Their personalised approach has made managing my finances significantly easier.”

Marissa Schwoch

"Walker & Sutcliffe has provided invaluable help and support for both my personal and business accounting needs for many years. They are always on the other end of the telephone to answer queries, and their deep understanding of tax regulations has saved me both time and money. Walker & Sutcliffe is my recommendation for anyone seeking accounting expertise from a responsive, caring team."

Nicholas Perry, Assut UK Limited

"Walker & Sutcliffe’s expertise in managing our company accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax has been invaluable. They communicate consistently and are very easy to work with, this level of support has certainly allowed us to focus on growing our business."

Ed Waterhouse, Yorkshire Textiles